German Accountant

Do you want to work for a world-leading company with operations in 50 countries?We are the European Shared Services Center, a world-leading Industrial Gases company with operations in 50 countries. With more than 300 employees based in Cornell de Llobregat, we support the group's various subsidiaries of all Europe and other regions. We have built an outstanding multicultural environment composed by employees of around 30 different nationalities. Do you want to join our team? So not only will you be able to work within a great company and team you will also be getting the abroad experience. You are able to learn more about the culture of Spain, its beautiful landscapes, and delicious cuisine.

We are looking for an Accountant with German based in Barcelona. You will be responsible for the timely and accurate data preparation in accordance with local GAAP requirements for external reporting to Tax Authorities and Auditors.

Responsibilities

• Be a member of the Northern Continent Financial Accounting department and the job holder is responsible for all key compliance deadlines subsidiaries in Germany and Austria.
• Be responsible of the timely and accurate data preparation in accordance with local GAAP requirements for external reporting to Tax Authorities and Auditors. Additionally, the job holder needs to work on the timely monthly reporting for US GAAP in accordance with the Company s Month-end Closing schedule.
• Support the preparation of the local GAAP Statutory Accounts for the legal entities in the aforementioned countries in a timely manner which includes the preparation of working papers and related schedules for the audit of the accounts in order to obtain a clean sign-off for the annual accounts by our auditor Deloitte.
• Be responsible for the preparation of balance sheet reconciliations on a quarterly basis in line with company policy. If the preparation of the account reconciliations requires the cooperation with peer groups and/or with other functional areas, the job holder will be responsible for ensuring all balance sheet reconciliations are completed and filed correctly for the entities under scope.
• Under supervision of the Accounting Manager for Northern and Southern Europe, need to set own priorities and work plan within the overall framework of the Financial accounting group and corporate deadlines.

Requirements

• Knowledge about German GAAP and German corporate taxes is required, including the preparation of annual financial statements.
• Working Experience in a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a large multi-disciplined environment.
• Working with SAP is considered as an advantage.
• Fluent in both English and German, Spanish it's a plus.

What we offer

• We work in an environment where diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter.
• We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a culture of respect, challenge and innovation with excellent opportunities for growth and development.
• We care about work-life balance, so you will have the possibility to work from home 3 days a week.

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Location

Cornell del Llobregat, Barcelona. Spain